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Question: Which world-renowned city does the original Molly Marine Statue call home?

Answer: In the city of New Orleans, on November 10, 1943, the first United States monument of a woman in service uniform known as Molly Marine was dedicated. Commissioned by a local recruiter, the statue was to help recruit women during World War II.

Renowned artist Enrique Alferez, a Mexican immigrant who it is said wanted to be a Marine, donated his services. Due to wartime restrictions, the statue was cast in concrete with bits of marble and granite included in the mix.

The model for the statue was former Marine Judy Mosgrove. Molly proudly stands 10 feet tall. Gazing up with her binoculars in hand, Molly appears to look to the future, the book she carries we can only guess that she records the proud history of those who have come after Opha Mae Johnson and keeps it secure for our future Marines.

Like our women Marines, Molly stands tall; she braves the storms and tribulations as the years march on. She is a steadfast example of being a Marine showing that no matter what she faces she keeps on track.

Molly Marine Statue

Faithfully modeled after the original memorial in New Orleans, the resolute 7" Molly Marine statue is reproduced in aged bronze and marble tint resins.

The original Molly Marine statue was created to inspire women to join the Corps during the 1940s and still stands as an icon of inspiration to female recruits during recruit training.